Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Mar. 06, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Entity Registrant Name PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000891532    
Trading Symbol pesi    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   11,557,944  
Entity Public Float     $ 40,332
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
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